Park's Floral Magazine says: " Many of the plants cultivated in Japan to-day have been introduced from Europe and America. The Rose, Azalea, Lotus, Wistaria and others are grown for ornament, and in a practical way the flower garden is not far different from the flower garden of America. Every Japanese dwelling, whether in city or country, has its flower garden; and great care is taken to harmonize the colors of the flowers, and make the garden attractive by introducing fountains and artificial rockeries. The dwellings are decorated inside by numerous foliage and flowering plants. One of the most common house plants is the Selaginella. This handsome plant is used as a background, or, it is so disposed among the flowering plants as to make an attractive and pleasing display".